A lesson before dying novel

A Lesson Before Dying

By mrshively1
  • The murder of Mr. Grope occured.

    The murder of Mr. Grope occured.

  • Period: to

    A Lesson Before Dying

  • Jefferson's trial begins

  • Jefferson found guilty of Mr. Gropes murder

    Jefferson found guilty of Mr. Gropes murder

  • Jefferson's Lawyer describes him as a "HOG".

    Jefferson's Lawyer describes him as a "HOG".

  • Ms. Emma & Tante Lou are waiting to ask Grant to teach Jefferson

  • Meet with Mr. Pichot to ask permission for Grant to teach Jefferson to be a man

  • Vivian & Grant meet for first time in book

  • Grant shares the execution details to school children afer being previous nights conversation about Jefferson with aunt.

  • Grant went Mr. Pichot's house to talk about teaching Jefferson

  • Superintendent visits Grant's school

  • Grant met with his teacher, and it was depressing

  • Grant and Ms. Emma went to see Jefferson for the first time

  • Grant & Paul meet for the first time

  • Grant & Emma experience Jefferson in his jail cell and it is very sad, Jefferson does not want to talk or eat. He is very scared and upset.

  • Grant went back home he reported to his aunt, Ms. Emma, and Rev. Ambrose about Jefferson. He lied and reported that all was well.

  • Grant visits Jefferson a second time, asks if hungry or not. Grant asks Jefferson if he wants he him to come back anymore. Jefferson's expression did not change...(no answer).

  • Grant asks Vivian to leave again, but does Vivian refuses so her husband does not take her children. Most of the people know about Grant and Vivian's love affair at this point.

  • Vivian came to talk to Grant and the talked about they life they used to live in the past, it was sad. We find out Vivian is pregnant with Grant's child.

  • Vivian meets Grant's family, she is consiered a woman of "quality" for Grant. She is encouraged to get Grant to return to religion.

  • Miss Emma returns from visiting Jefferson without Grant. Grant is in the school and they are preparing for the Christmas program and he thinks about Jefferson as this will be Jefferson's last Christmas.

  • Ms. Emma slaps Jefferson for saying he is a "hog" when she visits him in prison. Ms. Emma is very upset by this and realizes Grant lied to her about Jefferson being OK.

  • Grant is unsure how to help Jefferson after Grant throws his food on the cell floor. Grant is summoned to the Sheriff's office to talk about Ms. Emma requesting to visit Jefferson in the dayroom via his wife.

  • First meeting with Ms. Emma, Grant, Rev. Ambrose & Jefferson in day room. Jefferson is still upset and not wanting to talk and eat. Grant tells him about the Christmas program.

  • Cristmas program, children dedicate program to Jefferson and man people come to honor Jefferson. Poor children get Jefferson Christmas gift.

  • The sheriff invites Grant and Mr. Ambrose to Mr. Pichot's house to tell them the execution date is April, 8th.

    The sheriff invites Grant and Mr. Ambrose to Mr. Pichot's house to tell them the execution date is April, 8th.

  • After Grant visitsJefferson, Vivian & Grant meet and talk about how black men don't protect black woman, children, & their culture. Black men tend to run away. Ms. Emma tells Grant she thinks Jefferson is different from other men.

  • 11:55 Grant is feeling guilty he did not go to witness execution

  • Grant went to see Jefferson, Jefferson starts talking to Grant. Jefferson says he wants his last meal to be ice cream. Grant purchases and gives to Paul to give Jefferson a radio.

    Grant went to see Jefferson, Jefferson starts talking to Grant. Jefferson says he wants his last meal to be ice cream. Grant purchases and gives to Paul to give Jefferson a radio.

  • Ms. Emma, Rev. Ambrose , and Tane Lou visit Jefferson in day room for second time. Jefferson didn't want to see them because he was not allowed to bring his radio, this upset Rev. Ambrose, Tante Lou, and Ms. Emma greatly.

  • Ms. Emma, Tante Lou, and Rev. Ambrose have a strong talk with Grant about giving Jefferson the radio...because it was sinful and leading him away from God.

  • Jefferson was grateful to the children for giving him peanuts & pecans. This is a sign of change in Jefferson. He is beginning to show emotion.

    Jefferson was grateful to the children for giving him peanuts & pecans. This is a sign of change in Jefferson. He is beginning to show emotion.

  • Grant gets in fight with the mulattos who are talking bad about Jefferson in front of Grant. Grant can't contain his anger and fight breaks out. Grant is hit on head and knocked out.

  • Grant awakens at Vivians after fight and tells him to stay night. He decides to stay Vivian stay Vivian. Vivian is worried for Grant's life.

  • Grant asks Vivian to keep the children.

  • Jefferson's diary of his time in prison and outlook on life.

  • Rev. Ambrose asks Grant to teach Jefferson about God. Grant refuses, and Rev. calls him a boy and not an educated man.

  • Rev. Ambrose reveals to Grant that his aunt sacrificed much for him to go to college. She suffered for him.

  • Jefferson is prepared for execution and asks Paul to give diary to Grant. He donates to radio to the prison inmates

  • 1:00 Grant is told by Paul that Jefferson is dead and receives Jefferson's diary.

  • Jefferson's execution, by electric chair.

    Jefferson's execution, by electric chair.

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